July 2024 Newsletter

Kermiss Crisis of 1896, Raffles, Giants, Bookmobile, Julius Bellin

Hunters Raffle Sponsors and Winners

Thanks to all who supported the raffle. Click Info to see the winners.

Looking for a Good Book?

Check out the Merchandise page for Belgian themed fiction and history.

Christmas Gifts for Pick-up or Mail Delivery

Belgian themed gifts and holiday specials. Save on shipping with scheduled pick-up.

Now at BHC - WWII Books in Honor of D-Day 80th Anniversary

As we mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, BHC is pleased to announce the addition of two important books to our offerings.  "Alfred: The Quiet History of a World War II Infantryman" by Louise Endres Moore tells the story of her father Alfred, a reluctant front-line machine gunner in Europe 1944-1945.  "Shot Down" by Steve Snyder shares his father's experiences after his plane was shot down on the France/Belgium border and the assistance he received from Belgians to hide him from the Germans.

Available at the Belgian Heritage Center or email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org.

For more information, follow these links: Alfred the Book.com Shot Down.

What to Know When Visting BHC

Please see the PDF below for BHC visitor policies.

2024 Story/Photo Contest

Share your story of your Belgian ancestors through photos, letters, postcards and other historical documents.  Each quarter, BHC will focus on a different topic. Contest entries should tell a story about Belgian ancestors along with a historical document.  Each quarterly winner will receive a $50 BHC gift certificate.  There will be different topic for each quarter, but enter any time for any topic:

     Quarter 1 Traditions - Winner Lisa Colombo

     Quarter 2 (due Jun 30) - Characters

     Quarter 3 (due Sep 30) - Homesteads

     Quarter 4 (due Dec 31) - Open/Historical Accounts

See PDF below for more information.

Visits By Appointment

We gladly accept appointments to visit BHC outside of our regular hours. To schedule a visit, email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org with the date and approximate time requested. As these visits require extra volunteer time and travel, a donation of $10 per person with a minimum of $20 per visit is appreciated.  Please contact us at least one week ahead of your planned visit.